PrivateUrbanAmerican College of the Building Arts
Charleston, South Carolina 29403-4223
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
American College of the Building Arts is a private urban institution in Charleston, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1137.
A small campus of 140 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $26,389.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The Jail was originally constructed in 1802 and expanded in 1855 to include living quarters for the warden and jailers on the street side and an octagonal rear wing.
- •Although it had no electricity or running water, the jail housed prisoners until it was decommissioned in 1939.
- •In September 2018, the college received national accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1137
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,500
Programs (3)
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
100%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SC state average + city premium